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Home My WebLink AboutSP-15-11 - Decision - 0085 Meadowland Drive#SP-15-11 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING BURLINGTON PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP — 85 MEADOWLAND DRIVE SITE PLAN APPLICATION #SP-15-11 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION The applicant, Burlington Properties Limited Partnership is seeking after -the -fact approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 123,200 sq. ft. light manufacturing facility. The amendment consists of: 1) relocating & screening of dumpsters, 2) establishing an area for temporary storage of buildings and outside storage, 3) constructing a 120 sq. ft. smoking structure, 85 Meadowland Drive. Based on the plans and materials contained in the document file for this application, the Administrative Officer finds, concludes, and decides the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The applicant, Burlington Properties Limited Partnership is seeking after -the -fact approval to amend a previously approved plan for a 123,200 sq. ft. light manufacturing facility. The amendment consists of: 1) relocating & screening of dumpsters, 2) establishing an area for temporary storage of buildings and outside storage, 3) constructing a 120 sq. ft. smoking structure, 85 Meadowland Drive. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is Burlington Properties Limited Partnership. 3. The subject property is located in the Industrial & Open Space Zoning District. 4. The application was received on March 24, 2015. 5. The plan submitted consists of a two (2) page set of plans, page one (1) entitled, "Proposed Site Improvements 85 Meadowland Drive So. Burlington, VT 05403 Overall Site Plan", prepared by Civil Engineering Associates, and dated 3/17/15. Zoning District & Dimensional Requirements Table 1, Dimensional Requirements Industrial & Open Space Zoning District Required Proposed �l Min. Lot Size 3 acres 27.78 acres �l Max. Building Coverage 30 % 10.3 % �l Max. Overall Coverage 50 % 25.3 % �l Max. Front Yard Coverage 30 % 0.1 0/0 �l Min. Front Setback 50 ft. 135 ft. �l Min. Side Setback 35 ft. 357 ft. �l Min. Rear Setback 50 ft. 82 ft. � Zoning compliance #SP-15-11 Pursuant to Sections 14.06 and 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations, the following review standards shall apply to site plan applications: (a) The relationship of the proposed development to goals and objectives set forth in the City of South Burlington Comprehensive Plan, This criterion will continue to be met following the proposed site plan amendments. (b) The site shag be planned to accomplish a desirable transition from structure to site, from structure to structure, and to provide for adequate planting, safe pedestrian movement, and adequate parking areas This criterion will continue to be met following the proposed site plan amendments. (c) Parking shag be located to the rear or sides of buildings All proposed parking will be located to the rear or side of the building. Section 13.01 of the Land Development Regulations requires that bicycle parking or storage facilities be provided for employees, residents, and visitors to the site. A bike rack is shown on the plans. (d) Without restricting the permissible limits of the applicable zoning district, the height and scale of each building shag be compatible with its site and existing or adjoining buildings. No changes to buildings or structures are proposed. This criterion will continue to be met. (e) Newly installed utility service modifications necessitated by exterior alterations or building expansions sha//, to the extent feasible, be underground. No changes are proposed. This criterion will continue to be met. (f) The combination of common materials and architectural characteristics, landscaping, buffers, screens, and visual interruptions to create attractive transitions between buildings or different architectural sty/es shall be encouraged. No changes to buildings are proposed. This criterion will continue to be met. (g)Proposed structures shag be related harmoniously to themselves, the terrain and to existing buildings and roads in the vicinity that have a visual relationship to the proposed structures The only new structure are proposed is a small structure (lean-to) to provide shelter for employees to smoke. This criterion will continue to be met. 2 #SP-15-11 In addition to the above c7eneral review standards, site plan applications shall meet the following specific standards set forth in Section 14.07 of the Land Development Regulations: (a) The reservation of land may be required on any lot for provision of access to abutting properties whenever such access is deemed necessary to reduce curb cuts onto an arterial or collector street, to provide additional access for emergency or other purposes, or to improve general access and circulation in the area. The reservation of land is not necessary; no adjacent lots require connections at this time. This criterion will continue to be met. (b) Electric, telephone, and other wire -served utility lines and service connections shall be underground. Any utility installations remaining above ground shall be located so as to have a harmonious relation to neighboring properties and to the site. No new utility lines are proposed. This criterion will continue to be met. (c) All dumpsters and other facilities to handle solid waste, including compliance with any recycling or other requirements, shall be accessible, secure, and properly screened with opaque fencing to ensure that trash and debris do not escape the enclosure(s). The dumpsters will be relocated and enclosed with a new enclosure. This criterion will be met. (d) Landscaping and screening requirements No new landscaping required or proposed. Pursuant to Section 13.06(B) of the Land Development Regulations, snow storage areas must be specified and located in an area that will minimize the potential for run-off. The plans depict adequate snow storage areas. Lighting Pursuant to Section 13.07(A) of the Land Development Regulations, all exterior lighting shall be shielded and downcasting to prevent light from spilling onto adjacent properties and rights -of- Way - No new lighting proposed. This criterion will be met. Access/Circulation No changes to access or circulation proposed. Traffic No changes are proposed that will result in any increase in traffic volumes. #SP-15-11 Parking No changes to parking proposed. DECISION Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Administrative Officer hereby approves site plan application #SP-15-11 of Burlington Properties Limited Partnership subject to the following stipulations: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. 2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plan and shall be on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning. 3. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section 17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval is null and void. 4. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Administrative Officer prior to use of the site improvements noted on the plan. 5. Any change to the site plan shall require approval by the South Burlington Development Review Board or the Administrative Officer. Signed this 2015, by Belair, Administrative Officer PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to 24 VSA §4465, an interested person may appeal this decision by filing a Notice of Appeal with the secretary of the Development Review Board. This Notice of Appeal must be accompanied with a $233 filing fee and be filed within 15 days of the date of this decision. The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist. 4